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Food as Medicine Topic: Fruits

The medicinal properties of fruit are indisputable. Fruit contains powerful antioxidants that can protect against heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and many other conditions too numerous to mention. Interestingly, whole fruit does not spike blood sugars in the same way as foods or beverages with added processed sugars. Fruit’s fiber content is the reason. The […]

Food as Medicine Topic: Beans

Beans (legumes) are considered one of the healthiest foods available. They are high in fiber, protein, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and they are inexpensive. Beans can help with weight control, lower LDL cholesterol, regulate blood sugar levels, and protect against many chronic diseases. In fact, studies show the more beans you eat the longer […]

Health Coaching Training and Resources

Health coaching training and resources from Renee Gust, PHN, Hennepin County Public Health, Minnesota: (slides) (webinar – passcode: x^=L3^h4) Health Coaching — Introduction (slides) (webinar – passcode: m.9@7fYy) Health Coaching — Nutrition (slides) (webinar – passcode: O&q*6$P&) Health Coaching — Physical Activity and the Brain Patient Action Plan To sign-up for Renee’s “The Health Coach” newsletter, send her an email at renee.gust@hennepin.us.

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Megan Ellingson (CHW, MHA)

Megan E.’s (she/her) expertise is in collaborative planning and implementation to address health issues requiring both clinic and community approaches. Megan’s professional experience includes serving as a Health Policy and Program Coordinator at the Minneapolis Health Department, and as a Department Manager in women’s services and pastoral care at Intermountain Healthcare. Her direct patient care experience includes serving as a Patient Advocate at MayView Community Health Center, as a Care Guide in late-life supportive care at Allina Health, and as a hospice volunteer with her therapy cat, Sweet Pea, at HealthPartners. Megan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology and Medical Anthropology from Stanford University, and a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and Financial Management from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She also obtained her Minnesota CHW certificate from Northwest Technical College in 2018. Megan currently teaches the Minnesota CHW Certificate courses as an online instructor at St. Mary’s University in Minnesota.

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Megan Ellingson (CHW, MHA)

Megan E.’s (she/her) expertise is in collaborative planning and implementation to address health issues requiring both clinic and community approaches. Megan’s professional experience includes serving as a Health Policy and Program Coordinator at the Minneapolis Health Department, and as a Department Manager in women’s services and pastoral care at Intermountain Healthcare. Her direct patient care experience includes serving as a Patient Advocate at MayView Community Health Center, as a Care Guide in late-life supportive care at Allina Health, and as a hospice volunteer with her therapy cat, Sweet Pea, at HealthPartners. Megan has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Biology and Medical Anthropology from Stanford University, and a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and Financial Management from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She also obtained her Minnesota CHW certificate in August, 2018. Megan currently teaches the Minnesota CHW Certificate courses as an online instructor at St. Mary’s University in Minnesota.